Barney's Version
“First he got married. Then he got married again. Then he met the love of his life.”
Synopsis
The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Barney's Version Official Trailer #1 - (2010) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-16
Top Cast
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Paul Giamatti
Barney Panofsky
Dustin Hoffman
Izzy Panofsky
Rosamund Pike
Miriam Grant-Panofsky
Minnie Driver
The 2nd Mrs. P
Scott Speedman
Boogie
Rachelle Lefevre
Clara 'Chambers' Charnofsky
Bruce Greenwood
Blair
Mark Addy
Detective O'Hearne
Macha Grenon
Solange
Jake Hoffman
Michael Panofsky
Anna Hopkins
Kate Panofsky
Saul Rubinek
Charnofsky
Harvey Atkin
2nd Mrs. P's Father
Linda Sorensen
2nd Mrs. P's Mother
Brittany Drisdelle
Girl at Cafe
Thomas Trabacchi
Leo
Clé Bennett
Cedric
Paul Gross
Constable O'Malley of the North
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 14, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.28x
-$21.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard J. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Konyves
- Original Score
- Pasquale Catalano
- Original Title
- Barney's Version
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.5M
- Production Studios
- Serendipity Point Films, Essential Entertainment, Téléfilm Canada, Lyla Films, Corus Entertainment, Astral Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard J. Lewis
Michael Konyves, Mordecai Richler
Pasquale Catalano
Guy Dufaux
Susan Shipton
Robert Lantos, Mark Musselman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Konyves
Screenplay
Richard J. Lewis
Director
Guy Dufaux
Director of Photography
Robert Lantos
Producer
Susan Shipton
Editor
Nicoletta Massone
Costume Design
Claude Paré
Production Design
Pasquale Catalano
Original Music Composer
Jean Frenette
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barney's Version
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barney's Version about?
The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.
Who directed Barney's Version?
Barney's Version was directed by Richard J. Lewis.
Who stars in Barney's Version?
The principal cast of Barney's Version includes Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman, Rosamund Pike, Minnie Driver, Scott Speedman.
When was Barney's Version released and how long is it?
Barney's Version was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of Barney's Version?
Barney's Version had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $8.5M at the worldwide box office (0.28 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Barney's Version?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barney's Version was composed by Pasquale Catalano.
Is Barney's Version based on a book or true story?
Barney's Version is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mordecai Richler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barney's Version?
Barney's Version holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).